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Sep 2nd, 2009, 11:41 | #1 |
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Red (70) paint spec
Red 70 ..... err no idea!!
My bodyshop guys are having problems getting a modern paint spec for the Volvo Red 70 which would be the authentic colour for my p1800. The paint shop say they need a three figure - single figure code XXX-X. Can anyone shed any light?? Thanks Mike |
Sep 2nd, 2009, 16:25 | #2 |
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"Volvo originally used a 140° Enamel paint, mostly Glasurit or Herberts."
They should be able to get a match but the problem is the type of paint they have to use now. Have you still got a patch of non weathered/sun affected paint they can check? Underside of the boot lid or under the dash? They can use a reader to find a match. |
Sep 3rd, 2009, 09:00 | #3 |
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Paint Codes
The paint codes you require could be one of the following,
Red 46 Dark Red 117/1 Burgandy 103 Some of the old paint codes were just 2 number codes Regards Ben |
Sep 3rd, 2009, 12:09 | #4 |
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70 is a correct code for an early 1800. Listed as 61-62 in one of the books I have. After 62 they chamged to 46, the same as the Amazon, and continued this colour to the end of production.
http://volvo1800pictures.com/from_ye...ear/colour.htm I'd try a paint supplier that has been in business for many years and who's sensible enough to hang on to a few old paint manufacturers code books and microfiches. If you manage to find someone to mix up #70 correctly you're likely to get people say that your car is the "wrong" red because it doesn't match the others they've seen. A good talking point! |
Sep 3rd, 2009, 14:35 | #5 |
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I've checked the chassis number and mine was in the era when they just did 69/70/71 so to make it authentic it should be Red 70.
But I still can't get a modern paint reference to get the paint mixed!!! Anyone else had this problem? |
Sep 3rd, 2009, 15:13 | #6 |
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Mine is red 70 as well. I'm not sure how they worked out the correct colour, but it matches the boot hinge that had a broken spring and came off before the paint job perfectly. I think they have a little machine they point at the paint and it comes up with the colour mix for them or something.
I would just try going somewhere else. Its the paint shops job to know this stuff. If they are too lazy to work out the correct mix when you give them the correct colour number, then I would wonder a bit about their preperation work on the car. |
Sep 8th, 2009, 13:00 | #7 |
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paint match
Mine was originally grey - so the hinge sample trick won't work. It was resprayed red 20 years ago.
I want to keep it red but if I match the remaining existing red paint, that assumes that they had the correct shade 20 years ago. |
Sep 8th, 2009, 13:21 | #8 |
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As Derek UK says find a long established paint supplier and speak to them , local to us we have a paint firm who still have the old books and can match a 1965 volvo colour for us from their books .
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Sep 10th, 2009, 13:44 | #9 |
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Hi Gillbery
Have you got a contact number for these guys - I've already tried 3 paint shops - inclucing a major national and a small local, and I've been through the local Volvo dealership who were helpful to a degree, but then told me that the paint code was on the chassis plate of the car! I've emailed, I've phoned, I've googled - next step will be going and choosing a pretty colour from their paint chips!! |
Sep 10th, 2009, 14:13 | #10 |
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Hi they are in Norwich and are APEC on 01603 485485 . Hope they can be of help as when I rang upm about a month ago they still have the codes but in on of their old books .
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